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Vital Statistics of the United States, 2003, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 2003, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 32 tables. The 2003 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 1.3 MB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

The birth and fertility rates contained in Vital Statistics of the United States, 2003, Volume I, Natality, may differ from rates contained in previously published reports in the series. Those rates that were based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census, whereas rates in this report for 1992-1999 are based on intercensal estimates. In addition, Tables 1-30 through 1-37 published in earlier years (which contain cohort-fertility rates) are currently being revised to incorporate the 2000 postcensal estimates and are not available at this time.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-2003. [PDF - 59 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-2003. [PDF - 200 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-2003. [PDF - 169 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each state, 2003. [PDF - 408 KB]

1-21. Number of Births to Unmarried Women by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother by Age of Mother and Percents by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother for Cities of 100,000 or More: United States, 2003. [PDF - 154 KB]

1-22. Number of Births to Unmarried Women by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother, by Age of Mother and Percents by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother for Metropolitan Areas of the United States: 2003. [PDF - 227 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-2003. [PDF - 239 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-2003 . [PDF - 104 KB]

1-25. Number and Percent of Births of Low Birthweight, Number and Percent of Women Beginning Prenatal Care in First Trimester, and Number and Percent Receiving Late or No Care by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother for Cities of 100,000 or More: Total of 48 States and the District of Columbia, 2003. [PDF - 198 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 2003. [PDF - 47 KB]

1-27. Selected birthweight characteristics of live births by educational attainment, age, and race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 states and the District of Columbia, 2003. [PDF - 464 KB]

1-28. Live births by 5-minute Apgar score and age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 states and the District of Columbia, 2003. [PDF - 90 KB]

1-29. Live births by plurality by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each state, 2003. [PDF - 343 KB]

2-1. Live Births by County of Occurrence and Place of Residence, by Race of Mother: United States, Each State and County, and Specified Urban Places of 10,000 or More, 2003. [PDF - 477 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 2002, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 2002, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 32 tables. The 2002 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 1.3 MB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

The birth and fertility rates contained in Vital Statistics of the United States, 2002, Volume I, Natality, may differ from rates contained in previously published reports in the series. Those rates that were based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census, where as rates in this report for 1992-1999 are based on intercensal estimates. In addition, Tables 1-30 through 1-37 published in earlier years (which contain cohort-fertility rates) are currently being revised to incorporate the 2000 postcensal estimates and are not available at this time.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-2002. [PDF - 12 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-2002. [PDF - 18 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-2002. [PDF - 17 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 2002. [PDF - 43 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 2002. [PDF - 120 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 2002. [PDF - 207 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-2002. [PDF - 18 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-2002 . [PDF - 18 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 2002. [PDF - 120 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 2002. [PDF - 13 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 2001, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 2001, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 32 tables. The 2001 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 1038 KB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

NOTE: Population based rates included in these tables for 1991-2000 are based on the more accurate population estimates that incorporate the results of the 2000 census, and are available in the report, Revised Birth and Fertility Rates for the 1990s and New Rates for Hispanic Populations, 2000 and 2001: United States. Since the populations included in "Births: Final Data for 2000," are based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census, if you wish to calculate population based rates, please use those in Revised Birth and Fertility Rates for the 1990s and New Rates for Hispanic Populations, 2000 and 2001: United States [PDF - 1.2 MB].

The 2000 census-based birth and fertility rates in Vital Statistics of the United States, 2001, Volume I, Natality, may differ from previous rates used in the series that have already been published for 1994-99, that were based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census. In addition, Tables 1-30 through 1-37 published in earlier years (which contain cohort-fertility rates) are currently being revised to incorporate the 2000 postcensal estimates and are not available at this time.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-2001. [PDF - 12 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-2001. [PDF - 19 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-2001. [PDF - 18 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 2001. [PDF - 43 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 2001. [PDF - 120 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 2001. [PDF - 207 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-2001. [PDF - 19 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-2001 . [PDF - 17 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 2001. [PDF - 120 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 2001. [PDF - 13 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 2000, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 2000, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 32 tables. The 2000 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 740 KB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

NOTE: Population based rates included in these tables for 1991-2000 are based on the more accurate population estimates that incorporate the results of the 2000 census, and are available in the report, Revised Birth and Fertility Rates for the 1990s and New Rates for Hispanic Populations, 2000 and 2001: United States. Since the populations included in "Births: Final Data for 2000," are based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census, if you wish to calculate population based rates, please use those in Revised Birth and Fertility Rates for the 1990s and New Rates for Hispanic Populations, 2000 and 2001: United States [PDF - 1.2 MB].

The 2000 census-based population estimates used in Vital Statistics of the United States, 2000, Volume I, Natality, may differ from population estimates used in the series that have already been published for 1994-99, that were based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census. In addition, Tables 1-30 through 1-37 published in earlier years (which contain cohort-fertility rates) are currently being revised to incorporate the 2000 postcensal estimates and are not available at this time. These tables will be available at this Website in the near future.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-2000. [PDF - 39 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-2000. [PDF - 35 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-2000. [PDF - 34 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 2000. [PDF - 80 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 2000. [PDF - 239 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 2000. [PDF - 395 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-2000. [PDF - 33 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-2000 . [PDF - 74 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 2000. [PDF - 449 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 2000. [PDF - 23 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 1999, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 1999, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 40 tables. Tables which included data only for 1980 and earlier years (1-1, 1-3, 1-7, 1-23) have been updated to include data for 1981-1999. The 1999 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 1.9 MB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-99 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 42 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-99. [PDF - 47 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-99. [PDF - 47 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 1999. [PDF - 69 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1999. [PDF - 154 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 1999. [PDF - 221 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-99 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 52 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-99 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 45 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1999. [PDF - 156 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 1999. [PDF - 42 KB]

1-28. Live births by 5-minute Apgar score and age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 reporting States and the District of Columbia, 1999. [PDF - 43 KB]

1-29. Live births by plurality by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each State, 1999. [PDF - 54 KB]

1-30. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1980-84: United States, 1940-99. [PDF - 66 KB]

1-31. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1886-1900 to 1981-85: United States, 1940-2000. [PDF - 85 KB]

1-32. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman according to race of child, in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1981-85: United States, 1940-2000. [PDF - 65 KB]

1-33. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman according to race of child: United States, specified years 1940-75 and each year 1980-99. [PDF - 62 KB]

1-34. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1950 to 1985: United States, 1999. [PDF - 41 KB]

1-35. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1950 to 1985: United States, 2000. [PDF - 43 KB]

1-36. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1950 to 1985: United States, 2000. [PDF - 41 KB]

1-37. Birth probabilities by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1950 to 1984: United States, 1999. [PDF - 41 KB]

2-1. Live births by county of occurrence and place of residence, by race of mother: United States, each State and county, and specified urban places of 10,000 or more, 1999. [PDF - 599 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 1998, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 1998, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 40 tables; a new table, 3-2, shows data for American Samoa, 1997-98 and Northern Marianas, 1998. The 1998 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 315 KB] describes the data contained in the tables. Tables that include data only for 1980 and earlier years are updated in Births: Final Data for 1998 .

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race: United States, 1940-98. [PDF - 36 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race: United States, selected years, 1940-98. [PDF - 40 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1950-98. [PDF - 40 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 1998. [PDF - 59 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1998. [PDF - 120 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 1998. [PDF - 158 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race of child: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-80. [PDF - 36 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-98 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 42 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight, and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester, and number and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1998. [PDF - 117 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 1998. [PDF - 36 KB]

1-28. Live births by 5-minute Apgar score and age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 reporting States and the District of Columbia, 1998. [PDF - 37 KB]

1-29. Live births by plurality by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each State, 1998. [PDF - 46 KB]

1-30. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1979-83: United States, 1940-98. [PDF - 51 KB]

1-31. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1886-1900 to 1980-84: United States, 1940-99. [PDF - 63 KB]

1-32. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman according to race of child, in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1980-84: United States, 1940-99. [PDF - 50 KB]

1-33. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman, according to race of child: United States, specified years 1940-75 and each year 1980-98. [PDF - 47 KB]

1-34. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1949 to 1984: United States, 1998. [PDF - 35 KB]

1-35. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1949 to 1984: United States, 1999. [PDF - 36 KB]

1-36. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1949 to 1984: United States, 1999. [PDF - 35 KB]

1-37. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1949 to 1983: United States, 1998. [PDF - 35 KB]

2-1. Live births by county of occurrence and place of residence, by race of mother: United States, each State and county, and specified urban places of 10,000 or more, 1998. [PDF - 408 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 1997, Volume I, Natality

Final Release of Files

Tables 30-37 are being re-released with small changes in table titles and some formatting adjustments. No other substantive changes have been made.

The following tables are part of the Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 1997, Volume I, Natality. The first release of files was in April 2000 which consisted of 12 tables. A second release was in August 2000, consisting of an additional 12 tables. This is the third and final release of tables - there are 39 tables in total. The 1997 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 471 KB] describes the data contained in the tables. Tables that include data only for 1980 and earlier years are updated in Births: Final Data for 1997.

1-9. Live births by State of occurrence distributed according to resident status: United States and each State, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 17 KB]

1-10. Live births by single year of age of mother and live-birth order, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 16 KB]

1-11. Live births by specified race or national origin and Hispanic origin of mother and father: United States, 1997 (released 1/2003). [PDF - 36 KB]

1-12. Live births by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each State, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 15 KB]

1-13. Live births by age of mother, race and Hispanic origin of mother: Each State, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 28 KB]

1-14. Live births by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 141KB]

1-15. Live births by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 96KB]

1-16. Live births by day of birth: United States, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 5 KB]

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race: United States, 1940-97 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 6 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race: United States, selected years 1940-97 (released 8/2000). [PDF - 10 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1950-97 (released 8/2000). [PDF - 10 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 28 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1997 (released 4/2000). [PDF - 97 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 1997 (released 8/2000). [PDF - 138 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race of child: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-80 (released 1/2001). [PDF - 7 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-97 (released 8/2000) (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 12 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1997 (released 8/2000). [PDF - 86 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality of birth, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 1997 (released 8/2000). [PDF - 7 KB]

1-28. Live births by 5-minute Apgar score and age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 reporting States and the District of Columbia, 1997 (released 1/2001). [PDF - 7 KB]

1-29. Live births by plurality by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each State, 1997 (released 1/2001). [PDF - 13 KB]

1-30. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1978-82: United States, 1940-97 (released 10/2001). [PDF - 277 KB]

1-31. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1886-1900 to 1979-83: United States, 1940-98 (released 10/2000). [PDF - 220 KB]

1-32. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman according to race of child, in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1979-83: United States, 1940-98 (released 10/2001). [PDF - 200 KB]

1-33. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman according to race of child: United States, specified years 1940-75 and each year 1980-97 (released 10/2001). [PDF - 238 KB]

1-34. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1948 to 1983: United States, 1997 (released 10/2001). [PDF - 80 KB]

1-35. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1948 to 1983: United States, 1998 (released 10/2001). [PDF - 82 KB]

1-36. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1948 to 1983: United States, 1998 (released 10/2001). [PDF - 83 KB]

1-37. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1948 to 1982: United States, 1997 (released 10/2001). [PDF - 76 KB]

2-1. Live births by county of occurrence and place of residence, by race of mother: United States, each State and county, and specified urban places of 10,000 or more, 1997 (released 1/2001). [PDF - 273 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 1996, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 1996, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 39 tables. The 1996 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 2.6 MB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

NOTE: Population-based rates included in the report, "Report of Final Natality Statistics, 1996," and here in "Vital Statistics of the United States, 1996, Volume I, Natality," are based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census. Rates for 1996 have recently been revised using more accurate population estimates that incorporate the results of the 2000 census, and are available in: National Vital Statistics Report, Volume 51, Number 12 [PDF - 1.1 MB]. The 1990 based estimates are used in this report for consistency with reports in the series that have already been published and will not be reissued using the intercensal population estimates. The cohort-fertility rates included in "Vital Statistics of the United States, 1996, Volume I, Natality," are based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census. These rates will be revised based on the results of the 2000 census when population data in the necessary detail become available.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-96. [PDF - 45 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-96. [PDF - 47 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-96. [PDF - 47 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 1996. [PDF - 68 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1996. [PDF - 119 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 1996. [PDF - 206 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-96. [PDF - 48 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-96. [PDF - 44 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1996. [PDF - 118 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 1996. [PDF - 12 KB]

1-28. Live births by 5-minute Apgar score and age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 reporting States and the District of Columbia, 1996. [PDF - 13 KB]

1-29. Live births by plurality by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each State, 1996. [PDF - 22 KB]

1-30. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1977-1981: United States, 1940-96. [PDF - 65 KB]

1-31. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1886-1900 to 1978-1982: United States, 1940-1997. [PDF - 82 KB]

1-32. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman according to race of child, in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1978-1982: United States, 1940-1997. [PDF - 63 KB]

1-33. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman according to race of child: United States, specified years 1940-75 and each year 1980-96. [PDF - 62 KB]

1-34. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1947 to 1982: United States, 1996. [PDF - 13 KB]

1-35. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1947 to 1982: United States, 1997. [PDF - 14 KB]

1-36. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1947 to 1982: United States, 1996. [PDF - 41 KB]

1-37. Birth probabilities by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1947 to 1981: United States, 1996. [PDF - 45 KB]

2-1. Live births by county of occurrence and place of residence, by race of mother: United States, each State and county, and specified urban places of 10,000 or more, 1996. [PDF - 549 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 1995, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 1995, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 39 tables. The 1995 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 2.4 MB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

NOTE: Population-based rates included in the report, "Report of Final Natality Statistics, 1995," and "Vital Statistics of the United States, 1995, Volume I, Natality," are based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census. Rates for these years have recently been revised using more accurate population estimates based on the results of the 2000 census, and are available in: National Vital Statistics Report, Volume 51, Number 12 [PDF - 1.2 MB]. The 1990 based estimates are used in this report for consistency with reports in the series that have already been published and will not be reissued. The cohort-fertility rates included in "Vital Statistics of the United States, 1995, Volume I, Natality," are based on postcensal population estimates consistent with the 1990 census. These rates will be revised based on the results of the 2000 census when population data in the necessary detail become available.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-95. [PDF - 39 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-95. [PDF - 46 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-95. [PDF - 47 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 1995. [PDF - 68 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1995. [PDF - 154 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 1995. [PDF - 242 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-95. [PDF - 48 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-95. [PDF - 43 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1995. [PDF - 154 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 1995. [PDF - 41 KB]

1-28. Live births by 5-minute Apgar score and age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 reporting States and the District of Columbia, 1995. [PDF - 42 KB]

1-29. Live births by plurality by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each State, 1995. [PDF - 53 KB]

1-30. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1976-1980: United States, 1940-95. [PDF - 63 KB]

1-31. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1886-1900 to 1977-1981: United States, 1940-1996. [PDF - 81 KB]

1-32. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman according to race of child, in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1977-1981: United States, 1940-1996. [PDF - 63 KB]

1-33. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman according to race of child: United States, specified years 1940-75 and each year 1980-95. [PDF - 61 KB]

1-34. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1946 to 1981: United States, 1995. [PDF - 39 KB]

1-35. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1946 to 1981: United States, 1996. [PDF - 41 KB]

1-36. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1946 to 1981: United States, 1996. [PDF - 40 KB]

1-37. Birth probabilities by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1946 to 1980: United States, 1995. [PDF - 40 KB]

2-1. Live births by county of occurrence and place of residence, by race of mother: United States, each State and county, and specified urban places of 10,000 or more, 1995. [PDF - 587 KB]

Vital Statistics of the United States, 1994, Volume I, Natality

This Internet release of Vital Statistics of the United States, 1994, Volume I, Natality, includes a total of 39 tables. The 1994 Natality Technical Appendix [PDF - 120 KB] describes the data contained in the tables in this Internet release.

1-17. Number and percent of births to unmarried women, by race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1940-94 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 41 KB]

1-18. Birth rates for unmarried women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, specified years 1940-55 and each year 1960-94 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 41 KB]

1-19. Birth rates for married women by age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, 1950 and 1955 and each year 1960-94. [PDF - 45 KB]

1-20. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother: United States and each State, 1994. [PDF - 68 KB]

1-21. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1994. [PDF - 153 KB]

1-22. Number of births to unmarried women by race and Hispanic origin of mother, by age of mother and percents by race and Hispanic origin of mother for metropolitan areas of the United States, 1994. [PDF - 243 KB]

1-23. Birth rates by age of father and race: United States, 1940, 1950, and 1960-94 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 50 KB]

1-24. Live births by place of delivery and attendant, according to race and Hispanic origin: United States, selected years, 1975-94 (updated 7/18/03). [PDF - 42 KB]

1-25. Number and percent of births of low birthweight and number and percent of women beginning prenatal care in first trimester and percent receiving late or no care, by race and Hispanic origin of mother for cities of 100,000 or more: United States, 1994. [PDF - 154 KB]

1-26. Live births by birthweight, percent low birthweight and very low birthweight, by plurality, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 1994. [PDF - 41 KB]

1-28. Live births by 5-minute Apgar score and age of mother, according to race and Hispanic origin of mother: Total of 48 reporting States and the District of Columbia, 1994. [PDF - 42 KB]

1-29. Live births by plurality by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States and each State, 1994. [PDF - 53 KB]

1-30. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1975-1979: United States, 1940-94. [PDF - 60 KB]

1-31. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in selected groups of cohorts from 1886-1900 to 1976-1980: United States, 1940-1995. [PDF - 76 KB]

1-32. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman according to race of child, in selected groups of cohorts from 1896-1900 to 1976-1980: United States, 1940-1995. [PDF - 59 KB]

1-33. Birth probabilities by parity, exact age of woman according to race of child: United States, specified years 1940-75 and each year 1980-94. [PDF - 58 KB]

1-34. Central birth rates by live-birth order, current age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1945 to 1980: United States, 1994. [PDF - 39 KB]

1-35. Cumulative birth rates by live-birth order, exact age of mother, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1945 to 1980: United States, 1995. [PDF - 41 KB]

1-36. Percent distribution of women by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1945 to 1980: United States, 1995. [PDF - 40 KB]

1-37. Birth probabilities by parity, by exact age of woman, according to race of child, for women in each cohort from 1945 to 1979: United States, 1994. [PDF - 40 KB]

2-1. Live births by county of occurrence and place of residence, by race of mother: United States, each State and county, and specified urban places of 10,000 or more, 1994. [PDF - 570 KB]

Annual reports that present detailed vital statistics data, including natality, mortality, marriage and divorce. These reports are available for download. Some are available as bound volumes in many large public and university libraries.